When stress hits, the human brain can switch into survival mode – moving from our calm, rational “wizard brain” to our ancient “lizard brain”. In these moments, the instinctive fight or flight response takes over and access to logical thought, empathy and problem solving is reduced.
This engaging and highly accessible keynote explores how the brain shifts between these two modes. In calm moments, the reflective and socially skilled part of the brain supports reasoning, emotional intelligence and communication. Under pressure, control is handed to a more ancient system driven by emotion and rapid reaction.
Explore how these brain states work and gain practical strategies to manage stress, slow reactions and respond more thoughtfully in high pressure situations.